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Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete Oaxaca - Running Grace brooche Julio Jimenez in Guatemala carvesPablo and Lucy Mendez are part of the Oaxaca wood alebrije tradition, which economically sustains the rural town of San Martin Tilcajete in the Central Valleys of this Mexican state. This version depicts a deer with sleek appendages and semi natural coloring. The ears, antlers and tail detach to allow for shipping without breakage. Copal wood 0. 64 oz 8 inches H x 4. 7 inches W x 3. 9 inches D